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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Mercer County as of 2022
Central ND News - North Dakota
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July 5, 2025
In 2022, Mercer County received $106.5 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $12,778 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 19.3% of all personal income...
North Dakota pastor faces $1.6 million fraud charges in sweeping federal crackdown
The Herald Ghana
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July 2, 2025
A Bismarck pastor who once aspired to lead his city as mayor is now at the centre of a major federal fraud case involving millions of dollars in pandemic relief and Medicaid funds. Isaac Osei Afoakwa, 55, leader of Grace Action Chapel...
House passes One Big Beautiful Bill addressing taxes, border security & military funding
Central ND News - North Dakota
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July 4, 2025
Senator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official websiteSenator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official website Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the House of...
Christopher Dodson continues serving North Dakota while fighting cancer
Diocese of Fargo - North Dakota
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July 3, 2025
“Honestly, I’m 60 years old and have had a lot of positions, but never have I enjoyed working with someone more.” David Tamisiea, current Executive Director of the North Dakota Catholic Conference said of Christopher Dodson who served in that same...
Building North Dakota’s presidential library
North Dakota Living
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“I’m a big believer that we need more talk about history, not less. This is how we do it,” says Robbie Lauf, executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. For the last 10 years, Lauf has thought about Theodore Roosevelt, his...
North Dakota poised for first integrated U.S. jet fuel plant from bioethanol
Agweek - North Dakota
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July 2, 2025
RICHARDTON, N.D. — North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak visited the Red Trail Energy bioethanol production plant and carbon sequestration facility in Richardton on Monday, June 30. Fedorchak’s visit came several months after Gevo Inc., a...
North Dakota teen accused of creating child porn while posing as babysitter on Facebook
Valley News Live - North Dakota
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July 2, 2025
MANDAN, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A teen in Mandan is facing several charges for crimes against children after attempting to gain babysitting jobs on Facebook. Valley News Live is choosing not to name the 16-year-old at this time. He was found to...
A Patriotic Day Trip: Fort Union’s Old-Time 4th of July Fun Near Williston, North Dakota
Hot 97.5 - North Dakota
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July 3, 2025
If you’re looking to shake things up this Independence Day and create some memories that go beyond the backyard barbecue, why not head west of Williston and celebrate at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site? This hidden gem is pulling...
North Dakotans express support for One Big Beautiful Bill
Fargo Standard - North Dakota
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July 2, 2025
Throughout the past month, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) has been gathering feedback from North Dakotans regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill. The legislation has received support from various individuals across different sectors. Guy Moos,...
Letter: Have some trust in North Dakotans, Rep. Fedorchak
InForum - North Dakota
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July 3, 2025
I hear that Julie Fedorchak said on a local radio program that she will not do in person town halls because they are “unsafe.” Presumably those who support the administration’s actions pose no threat to her and she is referring to those who do...
DSU faculty join immersive tour with North Dakota Army National Guard
Western ND News - North Dakota
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July 2, 2025
Stephen (Steve) D. Easton, J.D. President | Dickinson State UniversityStephen (Steve) D. Easton, J.D. President | Dickinson State University Four faculty members from Dickinson State University recently participated in the North Dakota Army...
DSU faculty join North Dakota Army National Guard's annual Educators Tour
Central ND News - North Dakota
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July 2, 2025
Four faculty members from Dickinson State University recently participated in the North Dakota Army National Guard's annual Educators Tour at Camp Grafton near Devils Lake. The event aimed to give educators insight into opportunities available to...
RECA becomes law as part of 'big, beautiful bill'
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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July 5, 2025
CRITICAL CONDITION. IT’S THE BIGGEST BILL OF ITS TYPE IN HISTORY. A MAJOR MOMENT IN WASHINGTON TODAY. PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNING THE ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL INTO LAW, SURROUNDED BY REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND MEMBERS OF HIS CABINET. THE NEARLY...
‘Legal bullying’: global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
The outcome of a court case in the Netherlands could shape the right to protest around the globe for decades to come, campaigners have warned, as figures show a dramatic rise in legal action taken by fossil fuel companies against activists and...
Understanding The Science Behind North Dakota's Fireworks Displays
Mix 95.1 - North Dakota
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July 3, 2025
Summer is in full swing, and this Friday, North Dakota skies will light up like a neon rainbow for the 4th of July. We’ll be oohing and ahhing under bursts of color, but have you ever wondered what’s really going on inside those magical shells...
Burleigh County ranks 45th in North Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
Central ND News - North Dakota
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June 30, 2025
In 2022, Burleigh County ranked ninth lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in North Dakota, with residents receiving $9,577 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...
Rural grocery sustainability grants open for application in North Dakota
Central ND News - North Dakota
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July 2, 2025
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the opening of applications for the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant. Starting on July 9 at 3 p.m. CDT, eligible entities can apply for this grant aimed at improving food access and...
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong unveils program to help farmers facing a grain storage crisis
The Jamestown Sun - North Dakota
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July 1, 2025
FARGO, N.D. — Steve Johnson farms about 8,000 acres three miles east of Page, and his son is the fifth generation to tend to the land. Before storms that pushed through the region on June 20 and 21, the Johnsons had 400,000 bushels of storage....
Expert explains lane splitting, lane filtering following new Minnesota law
InForum - North Dakota
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July 4, 2025
MOORHEAD — There are new rules of the road to be aware of in Minnesota. July 1 marked the first day motorcyclists could lane split and lane filter in the state. While the terms may sound similar, they are not the same. "Lane splitting occurs when...
Trump To Sign Sweeping Tax And Spending Cuts Into Law During July 4 Ceremony
StratNews Global
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July 4, 2025
Home United States Trump To Sign Sweeping Tax And Spending Cuts Into Law During July... The bill, passed by a narrow 218-214 vote after emotional House debate, funds Trump’s immigration crackdown, makes his 2017 tax cuts permanent, and impacts...